Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS LEGACY BOATING CLUB ALL ABOUT?

Legacy is about unlimited outings on the crystal clear waters along the Emerald Coast while we handle insurance bills, storage, maintenance, boat payments and cleaning.

Legacy is about value. Membership covers all costs associated with boating except the actual fuel you use and a tip for the dock staff.

Legacy is about quality. From premium boats, to attentive dock service, to safety training, to social functions – every aspect of Legacy Boating Club is top quality. Legacy has been recognized in the Inc. 5000 & Bulldawg 100, and our attention to detail and quality earned us the prestigious “Best of the Emerald Coast” award from Emerald Coast Magazine for “Best Boating Experience”, a category which includes all aspects of the boating industry and “Best Customer Service”.

HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS?

Reservations are made online from your phone or computer through our very simple & easy to use app. To make a reservation, just login to your Member profile online, click on the boat that you want, and we’ll see you at the dock.

All Legacy Members have a Member profile through which you can make/cancel reservations, see your invoices, update your contact & payment info, etc.

WHAT TYPE OF BOATS DO YOU HAVE IN THE CLUB?

The Club owns and maintains a variety of powerboats up to 27′. The fleet is custom picked to include the perfect style of boat for every boating activity on the crystal clear waters of the Gulf Coast. The pleasure boat fleet includes: Tritoons, Deck Boats, Double Decker pontoons with two waterslides, and wave runners.

In our fishing fleet we offer: Twin Engine Center Consoles, Single Engine Center Consoles (with spot lock trolling motors), and Bay Boats for fishing the flats.

HOW LONG CAN I KEEP THE BOAT OUT?

Pleasure Boating is permitted from dawn to dusk. Enjoy the sunset, but bring the boat back before dark. We require fishing boats to be returned by 4:30PM so that we can clean and fuel them before the next morning’s early launch at 5:30AM.

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY THE MEMEBRS?

The club is open to anybody regardless of their boating experience and boating skill level. We provide boater safety classes through Legacy Nautical School which range from basic operation for novices to offshore certification for experts.

WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

Memberships are available at all locations. Memberships include unlimited use of the Legacy fleet at your Home Port and reciprocity at all current and future Legacy locations.

For more information, please see our Pricing page for current Destin & Panama City rates.

AS A MEMBER, AM I OBLIGATED FOR THE LENGTH OF THE AGREEMENT OR CAN I EXIT OUT OF THE CLUB?

You may exit out of your membership anytime without any penalty, however you will forfeit your entire initiation fee.

CAN I TRANSFER OR SELL MY MEMBERSHIP?

Memberships may be reissued (sold) back through Legacy anytime after 10 seasons in the club. Members receive 50% of what they paid in Initiation Fee or the current rate for Initiation Fee (whichever is less) when they provide Legacy a suitable prospect to replace their membership.

DO I HAVE RECIPROCITY AT OTHER LEGACY LOCATIONS?

Yes. Members are encouraged to boat from any of our locations.

CAN I BRING A LICENSED CAPTAIN TO DRIVE THE BOAT?

Yes, but licensed Captains must first be registered with Legacy.

HOW DO I KNOW THERE WILL BE BOATS AVAILABLE?

Legacy has sent out over 50,000 launches since 2004. Over the years, we have maintained a boat availability rating of 97%, with 81% of all outings on the Member’s 1st choice with a 48 hour notice. Reservations can be made from spur-of-the-moment to six months in advance, and you can have up to 3 reservations on the calendar at any time. Think of it like you do a tee time at the country club. Just reserve a boat online when you’re ready to entertain family and guests, and we will have the boat detailed, clean and waiting for you. We carefully monitor the usage of each style of boat to make sure we have plenty of boats for our Members. Because Legacy is a dealer for the boat brands we use – we usually have the ability to quickly add boats to our fleet.

CAN I APPLY MY MEMBERSHIP DUES TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A BOAT?

Yes. Up to 70% of your Initiation Fee can be applied toward a boat purchase from Legacy Boating Club. Many members join the club to try out different boat styles before purchasing the style they like best.

IS THERE A LIMIT ON NUMBER OF TIMES PER YEAR YOU CAN BOAT?

No, we encourage you to get out on the water as often as your schedule allows.

WHO CAN I BRING WITH ME ON THE BOAT?

Anybody! We love to meet your friends and family. A member just has to be onboard at all times.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Call us at 850-337-8388 to schedule a time to tour the fleet and facilities at any of our locations. If you decide to join the club we will complete your membership agreement, schedule your training at Legacy Nautical School, and get you out on the water as soon as you are ready.

ARE CORPORATE/BUDDY MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE?

Corporate plans are designed for companies who want to offer the club as a perk to employees and use the club for entertaining clients. Buddy memberships are for friends who want to reduce cost by sharing a membership. Please call 850-337-8388 for more information on corporate and buddy memberships.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION?

We try to make the club experience as much like owning your own boat as possible. You can go out all day or for a short cruise – it’s all the same to us, we just want you back before it gets dark outside. The docks are staffed during the season from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday. But your boating hours are dawn to dust (basically as long as it’s daylight outside). Legacy is closed on Mondays to service the fleet. In the summer, fishermen typically depart around 5:30 AM to get the early bite. Members often stay out in the evening to enjoy the cool of the day. During the winter the docks are staffed from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Again, the boating hours stretch beyond when the docks are staffed to dawn to dust. As long as there is daylight you can be on the water. Legacy also closes on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve through New Years Day.

ARE THERE ANY DAILY USAGE CHARGES?

No, there is no per-use fee to book or take out a boat. Your only cost is the fuel that you actually use on your outing and a tip for the dockhands.

DO I NEED TO OWN MY OWN BOAT TO JOIN THE CLUB?

No, but if you own a boat with fewer than 50 hours, in pristine condition, and if it is a match to our standard models, we will consider a trade-in for a Membership.

ARE LEGACY'S BOATS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR DAILY RENTALS?

No, we are a private, member-only club and do not rent boats to the public.

However, if you're interested in boat rentals we recommend either Double Fun Pontoon Rentals or Destin Vacation Boat Rentals. Both are fantastic local businesses that can take care of all your pontoon boat, jet ski, or fishing boat rental needs!

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